The Mystical Shaman

The Mystical Shaman

Here's one interpretation.

This storyteller doesn't define themselves by story. Instead, he takes in all its facets and grows through it.

Ultimately evolving. In doing so, the Mystical Shaman embodies the capacity to imagine and bring forth new stories and myths. He sings the world into existence. He dances between realms. He reminds us to live and enjoy this world, but not become attached to it. This card reminds us to not become dependent or defined by worldly things.

This is genuine alchemy, since every life area has a spiritual and material component. Internalizing this, all kinds of miracles and manifestations are then possible.

When this card appears, here are a few actions you might consider.

You are called to contemplate living without attachment. Create and act on inspiration rather than following a known path to success.

Can you observe your own and other people's stories without bias? Without judgment? What if you saw yourself in a fresh light, and nurtured a new sense of childlike curiosity? Who would you become if you stopped reliving the limiting stories that have shaped your life up until this point? You don’t need to remain in a life defined by the past. What if you didn't have to justify yourself to anyone, not even yourself?

To live your best life and full potential, become a blank canvas and let your desires take shape and manifest. As you let this manifestation happen, you will know deep inside that you are moving towards creating a life beyond your wildest fantasies.

If this card appears upside down or reversed, and you choose to include its position as part of your reading, here's what it could mean.

Whatever you ask for, be careful. The Mystical Shaman warns against obsessive attachment to a specific form of happiness. It's essential to remain open to personal growth and change.

Have you considered the price you might have to pay to achieve your ambition? Especially if these ambitions are superficial and not your true heart’s desire.

You might be obsessing about a specific scenario or outcome for too long. The superficial fiction that you can only be happy when you finally reach a particular goal. In the end, you may realize that you are not even the same person who wanted that outcome in the first place.

You simply could have outgrown those desires. It could be time to create a new narrative more consistent with the person you have evolved into. More aligned with your true self.

In the continuity of life, there are millions of moments like this one. Release the stories that no longer serve you. Better stories may be waiting for you.